The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas will mark the first anniversary of U.S. Sen. Bob Dole's death with an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 5, featuring music and reflection, as well as the debut of a newly renovated permanent exhibition case.
The museum at the Dole Institute is typically closed Mondays but will be open to the public for the event. Pianists will play in the gallery all afternoon, and the public is invited to sign a condolence book and view the refreshed exhibition case.
The new exhibition case has two sections which honor Dole's post-political service and death. The first section, "Lasting Legacy," tells the story of his continued advocacy with veterans, people with disabilities and the food-insecure, as well as notable awards he received such as the World Food Prize, Congressional Gold Medal and an honorary promotion to colonel in the U.S. Army. "Faithful Servant," the second section, includes photos and items from remembrance events honoring Dole's life and service following his death Dec. 5, 2021.
"While we honor Senator Bob Dole's legacy each and every day through our bipartisan mission, on this historic anniversary, we invite the public to join us at the Dole Institute to reflect on the senator's remarkable life of service to our country," said Dole Institute Director Audrey Coleman.
The Dole Institute of Politics is located at 2350 Petefish Drive.
The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics is dedicated to promoting political and civic participation, as well as civil discourse, in a bipartisan, philosophically balanced manner. It is located on KU's West Campus and houses the Dole Archive and Special Collections. Through its robust public programming, congressional archive, and museum, the Dole Institute strives to celebrate public service and the legacies of U.S. Senators Bob Dole and Elizabeth Dole.
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